DOWEA VICENZA KITCHEN OVEN UPDATED

This document is a federal Standard Form 1449 (SF-1449), which serves as a Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Issued by the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) located in Alexandria, Virginia, the form is utilized to initiate acquisitions, solicit quotes or proposals, and award contracts. The form contains standard administrative fields to record critical procurement details, including the solicitation and contract numbers, key dates, award amounts, accounting data, and the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code. It also includes designated sections to specify acquisition set-asides, such as those for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses (EDWOSB), HUBZone small businesses, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Additionally, the form incorporates standard Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) commercial item clauses by reference and provides designated blocks for the schedule of supplies or services, unit pricing, and the authorizing signatures of both the contracting officer and the contractor. Point of contact information for this specific action is listed as Kevin Gomez of the DoDEA.

This specification sheet details the technical and operational features of the RATIONAL iCombi® Classic 20 full-size commercial combi-steamer, commonly referenced in government procurement RFPs for food service equipment. The unit accommodates up to twenty full-size sheet pans or forty steam table pans, utilizing steam, convection, or combination cooking modes. Key features include the ClimaPlus humidity management system, dynamic air circulation, a five-speed fan system, automatic self-cleaning, and integrated HACCP data tracking via USB. The document outlines precise electrical, gas, and water installation requirements. The electrical model operates on 3-phase power (at 208/240V or 440/480V) with a 67.9 kW load, while the gas model supports natural or liquid gas with up to 303,500 BTU/h and features Kiwa certification for up to 20% hydrogen mixtures. Requirements for water pressure (14.5–87.0 psi), filtration, and drain placement are specified, along with necessary clearances for ventilation, maintenance, and proximity to external heat sources. Specialized product configurations like the SecurityLine (prisons) and MarineLine (ships) are available to meet institutional government requirements. Additionally, the unit is NSF-certified and complies with national EPA and ventilation standards.

This federal Request for Quote (RFQ), solicitation number HE125426QE093, is issued by the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) for the procurement, delivery, and installation of a kitchen appliance for Vicenza Elementary School in Italy. Specifically, the government is seeking an iCombi Classic 20 full-size E/G oven (or equivalent). The solicitation is structured as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 335220 (Household Cooking Appliance Manufacturing). It will result in a single, Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order. The contract is divided into three distinct line items: the oven unit, onsite installation, and international shipping to Vicenza, Italy. The requested delivery and installation completion date is October 2, 2026. Quotes must be submitted electronically to the designated Contracting Officer, John Myers, and Contract Specialist, Kevin Gomez, by September 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time. Submissions must include an administrative cover letter, a signed quote, and completed provisions and clauses. To be eligible for the award, offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). The contract will be awarded using the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process. Evaluation is based on two primary factors: Price and Technical Capability. Technical capability will be assessed on an acceptable/unacceptable basis across two subfactors: compliance with the oven specifications outlined in Attachment 1 and the proposed delivery timeline.